Health Care Case Manager (Registered Nurse) Mercer South (Trenton, NJ)

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Health Care Case Manager to join their team. This role involves supporting children in out-of-home placements by coordinating their health care needs and connecting them with essential resources. You will work closely with families, medical providers, and community services to ensure comprehensive care for vulnerable populations. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and have a background in pediatric nursing, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful health outcomes in your community.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of pediatric nursing experience required.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in New Jersey required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with enrollment of children in managed care upon placement.
• Develop health care plans in collaboration with medical homes.

Skills

Pediatric Nursing

Case Management

Health Assessment

Collaboration with Providers

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

BA/BS in Health Related Field

Job description

Position Details

Position Information

The School of Nursing is one of eight schools of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. As part of the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences division, the School of Nursing (Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood) offers unique opportunities in education, research, and practice at a leading national research university which is the state's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education.

Innovative academic offerings include bachelor's, master's, post-master's, DNP and PhD programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow at campus locations in Newark, New Brunswick, and Blackwood, NJ.

Rutgers School of Nursing provides unparalleled opportunities in teaching, scholarship, clinical practice and multidisciplinary collaboration. Innovative academic offerings include bachelors, masters, post-master and doctoral degree programs that are preparing nurse leaders of today and tomorrow.

New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university-wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Recruitment/Posting Title	Health Care Case Manager (Registered Nurse) Mercer South (Trenton, NJ)
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Medical (Clinical) - Nursing
Department	SN-FXB Center-Chp Program
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Health Care Case Manager for Mercer South for the Child Health Program within the School of Nursing. The Heath Care Case Manager (HCCM) functions to support the Department of Children and Families (DCF)/Child Protection and Permanency (CP&P) in meeting the health care and protection needs of children in out-of-home placement, in collaboration with other staff of the Child Health Unit in that local office. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Upon entry into out-of-home placement, assists with enrollment of a child in a managed care entity and identification of a medical home (primary care provider), and informs the child, caregiver and DCF/CP&P, as needed. Assesses a child's heath care status and needs by retrieving a complete health history through obtaining and reviewing all medical records and interviewing past providers and caregivers; forwards all information to the medical home and other health providers as needed. Schedules an Initial Physical Health Evaluation, in consultation with the caregiver and DCF/CP&P, reviews the preliminary and final reports, and ensures that all recommendations for health care are completed. Develops a child health care plan in collaboration with the child's medical home, as well as involved specialists, caregivers, other community service providers, and when appropriate, DCF/CP&P. Links the child and caregiver with appropriate health resources and community services. Assures that the child is scheduled for and attends timely EPSDT visits and specialty appointments, reviews all reports, and ensures all necessary reports are forwarded to the medical home.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week	37.50
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	25S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	70041.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	84083.00
Annual Maximum Salary	99858.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	A Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a BA / BS degree in a health related field required. May substitute years of pediatric nursing experience for degree. A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in pediatric nursing required.
Certifications/Licenses	Current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required. Vehicle and valid New Jersey license required for off-site visits. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	Two (2) years of experience in nursing case management, community health nursing, or nursing care of vulnerable families preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	The ability to lift 50 pounds (infants/children records) to waist level.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Mercer South located in Trenton, NJ

Posting Number	24ST2867
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Trenton
State	NJ
Location Details

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